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DC’s metro was said to have reached its fifth highest ridership in history on Saturday, March 29th with 558,000 tourists and Washingtonians. I am proud to say I was one of the 558,000 disgruntled commuters simply trying to get home after a humbling afternoon playing tourist at the cherry blossoms. It was all born of the naive notion that we could take a venture downtown to see the cherry blossoms on a prime cherry-blossom-viewing weekend, without getting trapped with hordes of tourists. So,...

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Every day, Jackson-Reed students rush through the hallways with their eyes locked on their phones. However, if you take a moment to look up and you will see a vibrant world of art decorating the walls....

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As of March, over 50 private and public colleges have reinstated their SAT/ACT requirements for the 2025-26 admissions cycle, and it is anticipated that others may as well. While many Ivy League and...
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After multiple revised contracts and up to seven considered locations, the class of 2025 prom venue is expected to be confirmed by the end of this week. The front-running location is the Bethesda North...
On March 28, Italian exchange students from the Liceo Cambi school left Jackson-Reed, marking the last year of the Italian exchange program that was started 19 years ago. The Italian exchange students arrived in DC on March 22 to spend a week with host families at Jackson-Reed. During their time here, they went to the Calleva ropes course, a U Street walking tour, a Wizards game, and a biking tour...
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In an unprecedented presidential action, Donald Trump abruptly ousted Kennedy Center president of a decade, Deborah Rutter, along with all 18 Democratic members of the board in February. After appointing...
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Prom is coming up, and we all know what that means: trying to get a date to bring with you. So, out of the goodness of my heart, I’ve decided to help you out by compiling a list of ways to ask out your dream date! From best to worst, I've got you covered. Whether you’re socially awkward or outgoing and charming, I’m sure one of these options will work for you! For our very first one, if you’re...

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After reclaiming the DCSAA title at the end of last year’s season and dominating their conference for 31 years in a row, the baseball team returned this spring ready for more. With no hesitation, they...
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The Jackson-Reed indoor track and field team maintained their reputation with a strong showing at this year’s DCSAA state indoor championship. The Tigers put together a solid performance, with the...

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With the help of some construction paper, paint, and skill, senior Frances Leibovich creates vibrant...

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